Film Review: Lou/Jrue Defense

by Jordan Sams on Feb 22, 2010 1:51 PM PST

I decided to go back and watch every defensive possession in the Spurs game, and focus on the man-to-man defense of Jrue Holiday and Lou Williams. I didn't track assists unless their man got into paint and created for a teammate. And there was a case where George Hill got free for a wide open layup, and I couldn't decide if it was Jrue's fault for not switching or Iguodala's fault for switching, so I threw that basket out. Here are the numbers:

Jrue Holiday

Opponents shot a combined 5-17 (29%) against Jrue.
Of the 17 shots, 8 were contested (47%).
Tony Parker was 0-5 against Jrue (3 contested).
Manu was 4-10 against Jrue (5 contested), and had one assist where he got into the paint and set up a wide open McDyess.
Roger Mason was 1-1 against Jrue (0 contested).
George Hill was 0-1 against Jrue (0 contested).

Lou Williams

Opponents shot a combined 2-8 (25%) against Lou.
Of the 8 shots, 4 were contested (50%).
Tony Parker was 0-3 against Lou (1 contested).
George Hill was 1-2 against Lou (1 contested).
Keith Bogans was 1-1 against Lou (0 contested).
Roger Mason was 0-2 against Lou (2 contested).

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Jrue played defense than I originally thought. He had the tougher task of guarding Manu Ginobili and pressured the ball really well, but Lou did a solid job too.

Note: I did the Spurs game because I didn't watch the Bulls game, and I don't have it on my DVR. Plus it was a 32-point blowout. I'm pretty sure not much positive happens in a 32-point blowout.

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10:42 Tony Parker makes driving layup 30-29

Didn’t Parker blow right by Lou for that layup in the second quarter?

Otherwise, I agree. Best defensive game of the year for Lou, standard game for Jrue.

Send GT Green packing.

by depressedfan on Feb 22, 2010 2:21 PM PST reply actions

10:42 Tony Parker makes driving layup 30-29

Lou and Thad switched on that play, so he blew by Thad not Lou.

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by Jordan Sams on Feb 22, 2010 2:25 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah, I was shocked at the defensive stance Williams was in most of the game. Where’d he learn that?

by marklapinski on Feb 22, 2010 6:29 PM PST reply actions

Jodie over either of them in my opinion

by YoSixers on Feb 22, 2010 6:40 PM PST reply actions 2 recs

Awesome man. Did you ever make the Jrue wallpaper?

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by Jordan Sams on Feb 22, 2010 7:05 PM PST up reply actions

I gotta find a better HQ pic of Jrue. It is like he does not exist. The other pic I had he was in the most ackward position. But when I get one I shall make it.

by YoSixers on Feb 22, 2010 8:00 PM PST up reply actions